Online Registration 2019-20
June 2019
Principal's Message
Dear Parents,
I hope that your summer is going well! The office staff has been working diligently in preparation for the 2019-2020 school year. As always, our hope is that we can make the transition to the new year as seamless as possible. I would also like to personally welcome our new Meadowlark students and families. Meadowlark is a very special place with outstanding students, teachers, and families! In this newsletter, you will find information specifically pertaining to enrollment.
If you have any questions or need additional assistance with enrollment, please do not hesitate to contact the office.
Mrs. Dana Matheny,
Principal
Mark Your Calendar
July 9
- Free & Reduced Applications Available Online (click on the button below)
- Online Registration Starts at Noon
August 2
- Deadline for online registration (guaranteed transportation August 15th)
August 8
- Transportation information available through PowerSchool (1st - 5th grade only)
- Pick up pre-ordered school supplies from ACHS (11 am - 2 pm and 4 pm - 7 pm)
August 9
- Teacher assignments in Powerschool after 5 pm
- Deadline for online registration (guaranteed transportation August 28)
August 13
- 5:00 - 6:30 pm - Open House (1st - 5th Grade Meet Your Teacher)
August 15
- First day for 1st - 5th grade students
August 15, 16 & 19
- Kindergarten Screening (schedules mailed to parents)
August 19
- 5:00 - 6:00 pm - Kindergarten Meet Your Teacher
August 20
- First day for Kindergarten students
September 2
- FINAL DEADLINE TO COMPLETE ONLINE REGISTRATION (if online registration is not completed, your student will lose access to the district network and computers)
Checks or cash can be turned into the school office to avoid a 4 percent service fee!
Traffic Flow at Meadowlark
The following traffic flow plan has been developed with the cooperation of the District Office administration, school administration and the Andover Police Department. Please read carefully and follow it exactly so that we can ensure the safety of all our students. Please refer to the map below for further clarity.
School begins at 8:45 a.m. and ends at 3:45 p.m. Students should arrive no earlier than 8:30 a.m. The front doors will remain locked until 8:35 and supervision can happen. There will be no direct supervision of students prior to 8:35 a.m., so for the safety and well being of your children, we ask that you make child care arrangements for your children. Neighbors or relatives may be able to watch your children before school, or the YMCA has a latchkey program at Meadowlark. Information about the program can be found at http://www.ymcawichita.org/child-care-camp/after-school. Students who arrive after 8:45 a.m. must have a parent sign them in through the office. Parents wishing to pick up their children prior to the designated dismissal time must sign their child out through the school office.
Bus Riding:
In the morning, the buses should arrive at the school at approximately 8:35 am and will deliver the students to the SOUTH parking lot. All bus students will enter and exit through the SOUTH doors. In the afternoon, the buses should arrive at the school at approximately 3:35 pm and will deliver students home from the SOUTH parking lot. The south parking lot is reserved for staff parking and for bus loading and unloading. This is NOT to be used by parents for drop off/pick up.
Car riding:
Parents dropping off children in the morning or picking up in the afternoon need to use the CENTER parking lot at the main entrance to the school. Please remain in your car and form one line. Students will need to exit and enter from the passenger side of the car. During dismissal time, we ask that you have a sign (8 1/2 x 11) visible on your front dash/window so that we can quickly identify which child goes with each vehicle. Please list the names of all the children whom you are picking up (WRITE BIG!). If you are interested in parking and walking your student(s) into the building in the morning or meeting your students inside the building in the afternoon, you MUST park in the north parking lot (eCademy) or in the church parking lot. The main entrance parking lot is off limits to parent drop off and pick up during these times.
If there is a change in your normal routine for arrival and dismissal, i.e. your child is to be picked up by someone other than the bus or parent, a note must be sent with the student so the teacher and the bus driver are aware of your permission for the change. To ensure the safety of your child, we will not allow a child to leave with anyone other than a parent or bus driver unless notified by the parent.
Thank you for complying with these procedures so that all our children will remain safe.
Meadowlark PTO
Dear Parents,
Welcome to the 2019-20 school year! My name is Amber Kear and I am this year’s president of the PTO. We are an all-volunteer group of parents, teachers, administrators, and support staff who all strive to provide the best possible educational experience for our children.
2019-2020 PTO OFFICERS
President: Amber Kear
Vice President: April Luina
Treasurer: Jessica Cicora
Assistant Treasurer: Wendy Gerlach
Secretary: If you are interested in this position, please contact Amber Kear,
thekears@cox.net or send the PTO a message on their Facebook page.
We meet monthly in the Meadowlark cafetorium to discuss events, plan fundraisers, and share ideas. It’s a wonderful way to find out what’s going on at our school. We welcome new members and new ideas! Let us know if you’re able to give some time. We look forward to getting to know you!
All PTO meetings are at 9:00 am in the Meadowlark Cafetorium.
- Tuesday, September 3
- Monday, October 14
- Monday, November 11
- Monday, December 9
- Monday, January 6
- Monday, February 3
- Monday, March 2
- Monday, April 6
- May's date TBD
Click on the links below to learn more about the PTO!
New Meadowlark Building Opening 2020!
Meadowlark Elementary School
Email: harveyr@usd385.org
Website: https://meadowlark.usd385.org/
Location: 1411 North Main Street, Andover, KS, USA
Phone: 316-218-4630
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meadowlarkelementary